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MARYLAND HIGHER

EDUCATION COMMISSION

MEETING BOOKLET

Time: 1:00 PM October 23, 2019 Place: Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty St., 7th Floor Board Room Baltimore, MD 21201

Maryland Higher Education Commission

Anwer J. Hasan, Chairman

Sandra L. Jimenez, Vice-Chair

Senchal D. Barrolle, Esq.

Vivian S. Boyd, Ph.D.

James E. Coleman

Vera R. Jackson, Ph.D.

Ian D. MacFarlane

Donna M. Mitchell

Rizwan A. Siddiqi

Jordan T. Troutman, Student Commissioner

John W. Yaeger, Ed.D.

James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D. Secretary

Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. Boyd K. Rutherford Governor Lt. Governor

Larry Hogan Governor

Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor

Anwer Hasan Chairperson

James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph. D.

Secretary

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Maryland Higher Education Commission Meeting Agenda

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday October 23, 2019

PLACE: Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty Street, 7th Floor Board Room Baltimore, MD 21201

Action Page Item Call to Order Commission Minutes Approval………………………………………………………….. 1 *

• September 25, 2019 • September 25, 2019 Closed Session Minutes

Chairman’s and Secretary’s Remarks Commissioner Committee Updates Department of Finance and Administration – Mr. Geoffrey Newman Final Approval of Amendment to COMAR Program Regulations – Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit………………………………………………………..9 * Office of Student Financial Assistance – Ms. Donna Thomas Final Approval of new COMAR Regulations – Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship…………………………………13 * Final Approval of Amendment to COMAR Program Regulations – Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program………………………………………….17 * Department of Academic Affairs – Dr. Emily Dow PCS Quarterly Reports………………… ................................................................................ 21 Collegiate Quarterly Reports……………………................................................................... 33 Final Approval of Amendments to COMAR Regulations – Articulation Agreements and Certain Degree Programs……………………………………. 61 * Office of Research and Policy Analysis – Dr. Barbara Schmertz Data Suppression Policy ......................................................................................................... 71 Adjournment

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Maryland Higher Education Commission Meeting Minutes

September 25, 2019

10:00 a.m. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) met on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6 North Liberty Street, 7th Floor Board Room, Baltimore, MD 21201. Commission members present:

Anwer J. Hasan, Chairman Dr. John W. Holaday Sandra L. Jimenez, Vice-Chair Dr. Vera R. Jackson

Senchal D. Barrolle, Esq. Donna M. Mitchell Dr. Vivian S. Boyd Jordan T. Troutman James E. Coleman Dr. John W. Yaeger

Commission members not present:

Ian D. MacFarlane Rizwan A. Siddiqi Staff members present:

Dr. James D. Fielder, Jr. Dr. Emily Dow Geoffrey Newman Soma Kedia Jennifer Fischetti Donna Thomas Tiffany Lebron Lyndsay Bates Glenda Abney Bryson Barksdale

Anthony Reiner Trish Gordon-McCown Ann Kellogg Karen King-Sheridan

Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hasan at approximately 10:03 a.m. A meeting quorum was established with ten of the twelve members present. Approval of Minutes – Action Items There was a motion by Commissioner Yaeger and a second by Commissioner Boyd for approval of the June 26, 2019 meeting minutes. The motion was approved unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Jimenez and a second by Commissioner Yaeger for approval of the June 26, 2019 closed session meeting minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.

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There was a motion by Commissioner Boyd and a second by Commissioner Yaeger for approval of the July 17, 2019 meeting minutes. The motion was approved unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Yaeger and a second by Commissioner Mitchell for approval of the July 17, 2019 closed session meeting minutes. The motion was approved unanimously. Chairman’s Remarks Chairman Hasan welcomed new Commissioners, Mr. James Coleman and Mr. Jordan Troutman. Mr. Coleman provided the Commission a brief introduction. He is a retired educator with 41 years of experience, having taught at Morgan State University, Coppin State University and Baltimore City Community College. Mr. Troutman also provided the Commission a brief introduction. He is an undergraduate student at UMBC, studying Computer Science and Mathematics. Secretary’s Remarks Chairman Hasan recognized Secretary Fielder who thanked both new and current Commissioners for their very important service to the State. Secretary Fielder recognized Dr. Emily Dow, Assistant Secretary for Academic Affairs, who welcomed and introduced the Veterans Affairs department’s newest employee, Ms. Tiffany Lebron. She also mentioned that Ms. Lyndsay Bates had moved into the position of Education Policy Analyst and Mr. Bryson Barksdale had been promoted to the position of Online Education Analyst. Commissioner Committee Updates Program Review Committee: Commissioner Yaeger submitted his notes for inclusion in the minutes regarding their proposed goals for next year. Their Committee welcomes input from the rest of the Commissioners. Finance and Operations Committee: Commissioner Mitchell reported that they will meet soon to develop some new goals for the coming year. Outreach, Grants, and Financial Assistance Committee: Chairman Hasan remarked that a replacement will be named soon for former Commissioner Joel Packer who led this Committee. Department of Finance and Administration – Operating and Capital Budget Presentations – Information Items Chairman Hasan recognized Mr. Geoffrey Newman, Assistant Secretary of Higher Education, who welcomed all the representatives from the various segments of higher education who are here today to present their plans for the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets.

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University System of Maryland Ms. Ellen Herbst, Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance, presented the USM Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. The presentation is available for review. St. Mary’s College of Maryland Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan, President, presented the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. The presentation is available for review. Morgan State University Dr. David Wilson, President, presented the Morgan State University Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. The presentation is available for review. Maryland Independent College and University Association Ms. Tina Bjarekull, President, presented the Maryland Independent College and University Association Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. The presentation is available for review. Maryland Association of Community Colleges Dr. Bernard Sadusky, Executive Director, presented the Maryland Association of Community Colleges Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. The presentation is available for review. Baltimore City Community College Dr. Debra McCurdy, President, presented the Baltimore City Community College Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. Mr. Brian O’Connell, Chief Budget Officer, also spoke on matters related to the budget. The presentation is available for review. Regional Higher Education Centers Mr. Geoffrey Newman, Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administration, presented the Regional Higher Education Centers Operating and Capital Budget to the Commission. He also welcomed the Directors of the 4 Centers, which included the Waldorf Center for Higher Education, Arundel Mills Regional Higher Education Center, Laurel College Center and the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center. The presentation is available for review. Lunch Break from 12:56 PM to 1:37 PM. Office of Finance Policy – Regulations for Community College Workforce Readiness Grant – Action Item

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Chairman Hasan recognized Mr. Newman who reported that the proposed COMAR program regulations are for the Maryland Community College Workforce Readiness Grant. The purpose of the program is to provide matching grants to a community college to improve the community college’s technology. The State will provide matching funds for monetary or technology donations at two specified times. The proposed COMAR regulations are for the purpose of implementing the Grant. Mr. Newman recommended that the Commission approve for publication in the Maryland Register the proposed regulations for the Maryland Community College Workforce Readiness Grant, and authorize MHEC’s attorneys to approve non-substantive revisions as necessary to conform the proposed regulations to the stylistic and formatting requirements of AELR and of the Division of State Documents. Commissioner Boyd made a motion for approval and Commissioner Jimenez seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Office of Student Financial Assistance – Amendments to Regulations for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships – Action Item Chairman Hasan recognized Ms. Donna Thomas, Director of the Office of Student Financial Assistance, who reported that the Commission approved for publication in the Maryland Register the proposed amendments to regulations for the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship on May 22, 2019. The regulations were published in the Maryland Register on July 19, 2019. The public comment period ended on August 19, 2019, and no public comments were received. The proposed regulations are ready for the Commission’s final adoption. Ms. Thomas recommended that the Commission approve for final adoption the proposed regulations regarding the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship Program, which were published in the Maryland Register on July 19, 2019. Commissioner Jimenez made a motion for approval and Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Department of Academic Affairs – Regulations Regarding Private Inurement by Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Education – Action Item Chairman Hasan recognized Dr. Dow who gave an overview of the proposed regulations regarding “private inurement” by nonprofit institutions of higher education. These proposed regulations are required by House Bill 461 from the 2019 Legislative Session, which was a response to a change in standards made by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, an accreditor. The regulations create a process for non-profit institutions to demonstrate that they are, in fact, non-profit, and not for-profit institutions. Chairman Hasan recognized Ms. Tina Bjarekull, President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA), who noted that all of their institutions are 501(C)(3) organizations. Although she had testified in favor of the 2019 legislation, she expressed some concerns with the regulations as drafted:

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• The provisions currently allow an institution 10 days to develop a final corrective action plan after the Secretary has notified it of a violation. Ms. Bjarekull recommended that there be a minimum of 45 days, as 10 days are not enough time. Depending on the violation, an institution may have to seek approval from their governing board for a corrective plan.

• Currently, if an institution fails to file its annual report in a timely manner, it will become classified as a for-profit institution. The regulations should instead allow interim steps to bring an institution into compliance with the reporting requirements.

• The regulations require the Secretary to determine the classification of an institution of higher education every year. However, if the Secretary does not make certain determinations within a certain period of time, the institution may request a hearing before the Commission to determine its classification. Ms. Bjarekull recommended that these provisions be deleted.

Chairman Hasan recognized Ms. Mary Clapsaddle of Johns Hopkins University who concurred with MICUA’s testimony. She added that an institution’s non-profit status should continue until the Secretary issues a determination. Chairman Hasan recognized Dr. Dow who noted that legislation requires that the regulations must be passed by December 1. Chairman Hasan recognized Mr. Chris Madaio with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General who remarked that Maryland students would be protected if an institution was determined to be for-profit and was required to have a financial guarantee. Chairman Hasan recognized Dr. Dow who recommended that the Commission:

1. Approves for publication in the Maryland Register the enclosed regulations regarding private inurement by non-profit institutions of higher education; and

2. Authorizes its Assistant Attorneys General to make non-substantive edits to the proposed regulations, if necessary, to conform to the stylistic requirements of the Joint Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee or the Division of State Documents.

Commissioner Boyd made the motion for approval and Commissioner Yaeger seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.

Review Meeting Regarding a Proposal of Loyola University Maryland to Implement a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at an Off-Campus Location Chairman Hasan recognized Ms. Soma Kedia, Assistant Attorney General, who explained the review meeting procedure as defined in COMAR. The Secretary will be given 30 minutes to explain his decision, after which Loyola University Maryland (as the “proposing institution”) will have 30 minutes to defend their proposal. Subsequently, there will be time for both sides for rebuttal. The University of Baltimore (as the “objecting institution”) will then be given 10

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minutes to explain their objection. The Commission will then go into a closed session to confer and render their decision. Chairman Hasan recognized Secretary Fielder who explained that Loyola proposed to offer its MBA program at an off-campus location, the Transamerica Building in Baltimore City, which is in close proximity to other institutions of higher education. His decision was to not recommend for implementation the MBA program. Secretary Fielder highlighted several factors that led him to make this decision: geographical proximity, program similarity and similar target audience. Chairman Hasan recognized Dr. Dow who added that there are a number of MBA programs in close proximity to each other. Furthermore, Loyola’s MBA is duplicative in terms of content and accreditation. Chairman Hasan recognized the representatives from the Loyola University Maryland, Reverend Brian Linnane, President, Dr. Kathleen Getz, Dean of the Sellinger School of Business and Management, and Ms. Megan Casey, Counsel to Loyola. President Linnane remarked that their proposal was a modest modification of an existing program, one that would offer only 8 of 13 or 14 courses at this particular location. Furthermore, their teaching philosophy is distinctive as a Jesuit, Catholic University, which sets them apart from the other MBA programs in the area. He asserted that the Secretary did not apply COMAR regulations correctly in rendering his decision, which lacked detailed data to prove that their proposed program would cause demonstrable harm to other programs in the area. Ms. Casey added that Loyola’s admission requirements are more selective. Its costs are also more. Therefore, there is little overlap among the area’s MBA programs. Additionally, market demand must be considered. The 10-year need for executives and managers will not be filled by the state’s current MBA programs. Dean Getz mentioned that Loyola’s MBA program was developed in 1967 before any other in the local area. It is unique in its Jesuit education tradition, part of which emphasizes leadership and service to others. Chairman Hasan recognized Mr. Robert Cauley, President of RCM&D and Ms. Bjarekull, President of MICUA, to share their comments in support of Loyola. Mr. Cauley remarked that a strong business community needs vibrant institutions of higher education to be innovative and meet student needs. Ms. Bjarekull emphasized that neither the University of Baltimore nor the Secretary have provided any data to prove that Loyola’s proposed program would cause demonstrable harm to other area institutions, and urged the Commission to dismiss the raised objection. Commissioner Boyd asked how Loyola’s data (regarding the need for MBAs) reconciles with the fact that enrollment in MBA programs nationally is declining. Dean Getz responded that this data usually looks at the top 25 institutions in the nation. It is the state’s own data that projects a future need for executives and managers. Commissioner Boyd remarked that there is also a decline in enrollment in MBA programs in Maryland. Dean Getz answered that enrollment is

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aligned with the state of the economy. Although enrollment has decreased recently, as the economy changes, enrollment will increase. Other Commissioners asked clarifying questions. Chairman Hasan recognized Secretary Fielder and Dr. Dow for rebuttal. Secretary Fielder stated that he does not question Loyola’s commitment or the quality of its MBA program. Dr. Dow shared that MHEC staff look at potential duplication whenever an academic program is proposed, whether or not there is an objection. Chairman Hasan recognized the representatives from the University of Baltimore (UB), including Ms. Darlene Smith, Executive Vice President and Provost, and Dr. Murray Dalziel, Dean of the Merrick School of Business. Dr. Dalziel acknowledged the value of the MBA program at Loyola, but maintained that UB teaches some of the same principles emphasized by Loyola as part of their Jesuit education tradition. Ms. Smith commented on the quality of the faculty and curriculum of the Loyola MBA program. UB is rather protesting the unreasonable duplication within the regional market, which is already mature, in light of declining enrollment. Chairman Hasan asked for a motion to be made to enter into a closed session. Commissioner Jimenez made the motion and Commissioner Holaday seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:35 p.m.

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For Inclusion in the Open Session Minutes of the Commission’s September 25, 2019 Meeting: Closed Session Minutes: On September 25, 2019, during a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the 7th Floor Board Room of 6 North Liberty Street, Baltimore, Maryland, the Maryland Higher Education Commission voted to move into closed session. The closed session was held in a conference room adjoining the Board Room. The purpose of the closed session was to review the Secretary’s recommendation against a program proposal under COMAR 13B.02.03.28. The proposed program was an Off-campus MBA program by Loyola University Maryland. The Commission members who voted in favor of meeting in closed session were: Anwer Hasan, Sandra Jiminez, Senchal Barrolle, Vivian Boyd, James Coleman, John Holaday, Vera Jackson, Donna Mitchell, John Yaeger, and Jordan Troutman. Commissioners not in attendance were: Ian MacFarlane and Rizwan Siddiqi. The statutory authorities for closing the session were §§ 3-305 and 3-103 of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Specifically, the session was closed under § 3-103(a) to carry out the administrative function of reviewing a program proposal pursuant to Title 11 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and under § 3-305(b)(7) to obtain the legal advice of counsel regarding program review. The topic of discussion at the closed session was the review the Secretary’s recommendation against Loyola’s off-campus MBA proposal under COMAR 13B.02.03.28. The persons present were: Anwer Hasan, Sandra Jiminez, Senchal Barrolle, Vivian Boyd, James Coleman, John Holaday, Vera Jackson, Donna Mitchell, John Yaeger, and Jordan Troutman; and Assistant Attorney General Soma Kedia. The action taken during closed session was to uphold the Secretary’s recommendation against the program.

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 23, 2019 TO: Maryland Higher Education Commissioners FROM: Geoff Newman, Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration SUBJECT: Final Approval of Amendment to COMAR Program Regulations–

Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit On May 22, 2019, the Commission approved for publication in the Maryland Register the enclosed regulations amending the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit to remove the notarization requirement. The regulations were published in the Maryland Register on July 19, 2019. The public comment period for the regulations ended on August 19, 2019, and no public comments were received. The proposed regulations are ready for the Commission’s final adoption. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission approves for final adoption the attached regulations regarding the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit, which were published in the Maryland Register on July 19, 2019.

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COMAR 13B.08.17.04

.04 Applying to the Commission for Certification of a Tax Credit.

A. A qualified taxpayer requesting that the Commission certify a tax credit shall apply to the Commission as provided in this regulation. B. A qualified taxpayer shall submit a signed application, on a form prepared by the Commission in accordance with § C of this regulation, for a Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit by September 15 of the tax year in which the taxpayer seeks to apply a Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit to the taxpayer's income tax return. C. The Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit application shall require a qualified taxpayer to submit, in a form prescribed by the Secretary, information required by the Secretary to determine the taxpayer's eligibility for certification, including but not limited to:

(1) The qualified taxpayer's full legal name, date of birth, gender, residency address, email address, phone number, and social security number;

(2) The name of the institution or institutions attended and dates of attendance attributable to the qualified

taxpayer's student loan debt; (3) A statement attesting that the qualified taxpayer has:

(a) Incurred at least $20,000 in student loan debt; and (b) At least $5,000 in outstanding student loan debt at the time the application is submitted;

(4) For each student loan debt that contributes to the amount of student loan debt attested to pursuant to § C(3) of this regulation the:

(a) Name, address, and phone number of the entity that provided the student loan debt; (b) Account numbers associated with the student loan debt; (c) Full names of all persons legally responsible for repaying the student loan debt; (d) Original amount of the student loan debt; (e) Total amount of debt that the qualified taxpayer has incurred under the student loan debt; and (f) Total amount of the student loan debt currently outstanding at the time the Student Loan Debt

Relief Tax Credit application is submitted; (5) Information that the Secretary deems necessary in order to allow the Commission to determine the

qualified taxpayer's debt burden;

(6) Information that the Secretary deems necessary in order to allow the Commission to determine the qualified taxpayer's income; (7) A signed and notarized statement by the qualified taxpayer under penalty of perjury attesting that the information submitted in the application is true and correct to the knowledge and belief of the qualified taxpayer; (8) A signed and notarized statement by the qualified taxpayer authorizing a lender or educational institution to release personal academic or financial information as may be requested by the Commission in processing the qualified taxpayer's application; and (9) A signed and notarized statement of assurance by the qualified taxpayer that the individual shall use any credit approved by the Commission and accepted by the Comptroller for the repayment of the individual's student loan debt as soon as practicable and not later than 2 years after the taxable year in which the credit is claimed. D. By December 15 of the year in which a qualified taxpayer has submitted an application under § B of this regulation, the Commission shall certify to the individual the amount of any tax credit approved by the Commission as provided in Regulation .05 of this chapter.

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 23, 2019 TO: Maryland Higher Education Commissioners FROM: Donna Thomas, Director, and Office of Student Financial Assistance SUBJECT: Final Approval of new COMAR Regulations–

Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship On March 27, 2019, the Commission approved for publication in the Maryland Register the enclosed regulations for the Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship. The regulations were published in the Maryland Register on May 24, 2019. The public comment period for the regulations ended on June 24, 2019, and no public comments were received. The proposed regulations are ready for the Commission’s final adoption. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission approves for final adoption the attached regulations for the Richard W. Collins III Leadership with Honor Scholarship, which were published in the Maryland Register on May 24, 2019.

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Title 13B MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Subtitle 08 FINANCIAL AID Chapter 21 Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship

Authority: Education Article, §§11-105(u), 18-204(c), 18-605(e), Annotated Code of Maryland

.01 Program Established. A. There is a Richard W. Collins III Leadership With Honor Scholarship Program, which is administered by the

Office pursuant to Education Article, § 18-605, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. A purpose of the program is to further the State’s compelling interests in educating diverse student bodies and in

achieving diversity in ROTC programs.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission. (2) “Director” means the executive director of the Office. (3) “Education expenses” mean:

(a) Tuition; (b) Mandatory fees; and (c) Costs of room and board.

(4) “Eligible institution” means Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, or University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

(5) “Full-time” means enrollment in at least 12 credits per semester at an eligible institution. (6) “Minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in Reserve

Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs” means a student: (a) Designated by the institution, based upon the institution’s holistic review of the applicant, as a student who

contributes to diversity within ROTC programs; and (b) May include a student of any race, ethnicity, disability, national origin, religion, gender, orientation,

identity, or geographic representation. (7) “Office” means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education

Commission. (8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Higher Education. (9) “Scholarship” means a Richard W. Collins III Scholarship under this chapter.

.03 Student Eligibility. A. Subject to the State budget, the Office annually shall determine a student’s eligibility to receive a scholarship. B. An applicant is eligible for a scholarship if the applicant:

(1) Is enrolled full-time at an eligible institution; (2) Is a member of a ROTC program; (3) Has been identified by the institution as a minority student or a student who is a member of another group

historically underrepresented in Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) programs; (4) Has been determined to be eligible for in-State tuition by the institution; and (5) Timely files an application and any required supporting documentation with the Office.

.04 Application Process. A. A student shall apply annually to the Office to be eligible for a scholarship. B. Form of Application.

(a) An applicant shall apply and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by July15; or (b) If the applicant is ineligible to submit a FAFSA, but qualifies for in-State tuition under Education Article,

Title 15, Annotated Code, the applicant shall timely submit the Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MSFAA). C. A student shall submit documentation to the Office confirming that the student is a member of a ROTC program. D. A student shall submit to the Office an institutional certification form, completed by the applicant’s institution,

by a deadline established by the Office, confirming that the applicant is a minority student or a student who is a member of another group historically underrepresented in ROTC programs.

E. Time of Submission. An application and FAFSA or MSFAA received by the Office after July 15 is untimely and may not be considered.

F. If the Office requests additional information from the applicant in order to determine the applicant’s eligibility: (1) The Office shall notify the applicant of the deadline to submit such information;

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(2) The applicant shall submit the information by the deadline established by the Office; and (3) Information received by the Office after the deadline may not be considered.

G. For the 2019-2020 award year only, the application and FAFSA or MSFAA shall be submitted by the deadline established by the Office.

.05 Scholarship Renewal. A. Subject to regulation .06, an applicant shall be eligible to renew a scholarship for a subsequent year if the

applicant: (1) Timely submits an application under regulation .04; (2) Continues to meet the requirements of regulation .03; and (3) Continues to maintain the satisfactory academic progress standards as defined by the institution.

B. A recipient may receive a scholarship for a maximum of 3 renewal years.

.06 Amount of Scholarship. A. An annual scholarship award shall be in the amount prescribed by the Director, which shall not exceed the

recipient’s education expenses. B. The minimum scholarship award amount shall not be less than $500 per semester and $1,000 for the academic

year. .07 Selection of Recipients.

A. Priority of Scholarship Awards. The Office shall: (1) Give priority to awarding scholarships to applicants with the greatest financial need; (2) Award 25% of its total annual scholarship budget to students of Bowie State University; and (3) Award 75% of its total annual scholarship budget to students of other eligible institutions.

B. An applicant’s financial need shall be based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as reported on the FAFSA or MSFAA.

C. An applicant’s ranking shall be based on greatest financial need starting with the lowest EFC. D. Priority for scholarships in the subsequent years shall be given to prior year recipients who remain eligible

under this chapter. .08 Award Notification and Acceptance.

A. Recipients shall be notified by the Office through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) of the awards.

B. A recipient shall log-on to MDCAPS in order to accept an award, except that, in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Director of OSFA, a student may accept an award by providing written acceptance to the Office. .09 Payment of Awards.

A. The Office shall make an award payment to the institution for each semester that the eligible recipient is granted the award.

B. The institution shall certify to the Office, and request payment for all recipients, on a semester basis, on or before: (1) December 15, for the fall semester; and (2) May 15, for the spring semester.

C. An institution that fails to certify and request payment for all recipients on a semester basis under §B may not certify recipients for the subsequent semester.

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 23, 2019 TO: Maryland Higher Education Commissioners FROM: Donna Thomas, Director, and Office of Student Financial Assistance SUBJECT: Final Approval of Amendment to COMAR Program Regulations–

Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program On June 26, 2019, the Commission approved for publication in the Maryland Register the enclosed regulations amending the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program. The regulations were published in the Maryland Register on August 16, 2019. The public comment period for the regulations ended on September 16, 2019, and no public comments were received. The proposed regulations are ready for the Commission’s final adoption. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission approves for final adoption the attached regulations regarding the Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program, which were published in the Maryland Register on August 16, 2019.

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Title 13B MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Subtitle 08 FINANCIAL AID Chapter 20 Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship Program

Authority: Education Article, §§11-105(u), 18-204(c), 18-3406, Annotated Code of Maryland

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined.

(1) “Commission” means the Maryland Higher Education Commission. (2) “Cybersecurity program” means a credit-bearing degree or certificate program that:

(a) Is approved by the Commission under Education Article, §11-206, Annotated Code of Maryland; and (b) Has been identified by the Secretary as directly relevant to cybersecurity.

(3) “Director” means the executive director of the Office. (4) “Education expenses” mean:

(a) Tuition; (b) Mandatory fees; and (c) Costs of room and board.

(5) “Eligible institution” means a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education that operates in the State under Education §§ 11-201, 11-201.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(6) “Extenuating circumstances” mean a documented disability, including pregnancy, or a documented extended illness, that prevents a recipient from fulfilling a scholarship requirement.

(7) “Full-time” means enrollment at an eligible institution in: (1) at least 12 credits per semester in a certificate or undergraduate degree program; or (2) at least 9 credits per semester in a graduate certificate, graduate degree, or doctoral degree programs.

(8) “Office” means the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(9) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Higher Education. (10) “Scholarship” means a Cybersecurity Public Service Scholarship under this chapter.

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary

MEMORANDUM DATE: June 21, 2019 TO: Commissioners, Maryland Higher Education Commission FROM: Dr. Emily Dow, Assistant Secretary for Academic Affairs STAFF: Dr. Ashley Wallace, Associate Director, Career & Workforce Education SUBJECT: Report on Private Career Schools: Secretary Actions for Quarter 2

(April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019)

During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 30 non-degree academic program proposals requiring review under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.01.01, and they are outlined immediately below.

Private Career School Activities Number of Actions New Schools 3 New Programs 2 Approval of Change in Locations 0 Approval of Name Changes 0 Approval of Change of Ownership 1 Approvals of Change of Director 0 Approval of Separate Classrooms 0 Other Business Approvals 1 Certificate Renewals 3 Cease and Desist Orders 1 Notices of Deficiencies 0 School Approvals Withdrawn 1 Program Approvals Withdrawn 0 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Approvals 18 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Denials 0 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Modifications 0 Other Actions 0 Quarter 2 Total Actions 30

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Academic Affairs // Career & Workforce Education Quarterly Report: Apr. 1 – June 30, 2019 Page 2 I. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOLS -- 3

Institution Date Non-Degree Program Title Clock Hours

Charm City Bartending Academy 5/14/2019 Principles of Bartending/Mixology 45

Shawntay's School of Creative Nails South 5/17/2019 Nail Technology 250

Lexington Healthcare Training Institute, LLC d/b/a Lexington Healthcare Training

5/17/2019 Certified Nursing/Geriatric Nursing Program 130

II. NEW PROGRAMS REVIEWED AND APPROVED - 2

Institution Non-Degree Program Title Clock Hours

All-State Career Professional Office Assistant 600

Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Hybrid 115

III. APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF LOCATION – N/A IV. APPROVAL OF NAME CHANGE – N/A

V. APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP - 1

Institution Date Previous Owner Current Owner

Cortiva Institute 517 Progress Drive, Suites A-L Linthicum, MD 21090

5/20/2019 Steiner Education Group, Inc. NT Holdings, LLC

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Academic Affairs // Career & Workforce Education Quarterly Report: Apr. 1 – June 30, 2019 Page 3 VI. APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF DIRECTOR – N/A VII. APPROVAL OF SEPARATE CLASSROOMS – N/A VIII. “OTHER BUSINESS” - 1

Institution Date Other Business Course(s) Gandhi Health Career Services 1400 Reisterstown Road, Suite B Pikesville, Maryland 21208

4/16/2019 Dental Assistant Classes

IX. CERTIFICATE RENEWALS - 3

Institution Date Certificate Number Vision Allied Health Institute 4/21/2019 1941 DATS of Maryland at Germantown 4/22/2019 1943 Bethel Healthcare Institute 4/22/2019 1942 X. CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS - 1

Institution Date Issued Location(s)

Authentic Bartending Academy School of Maryland

5/23/2019 4135 Norfolk Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21216

5/23/2019 5124-B Baltimore Avenue Hyattsville, MD 20781

XI. NOTICES OF DEFICIENCIES – N/A

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Institution Effective Date Reason for Withdrawal Maryland Center for Adult Training (“MCAT”) 4910 Park Heights Avenue, 2nd Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21215

May 8, 2019 Precipitous Closure

XIII. PROGRAM APPROVAL WITHDRAWN – N/A XIV. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SEQUENCE SCHOLARSHIP

1. Community College of Baltimore County a. 6 sequences approved (April 1, 2019) b. 9 sequences approved (April 5, 2019)

2. Garrett College a. 1 sequence approved (April 5, 2019)

3. Hagerstown Community College a. 2 sequences approved (April 5, 2019)

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XV. OTHER ACTIONS – N/A

Community College Approved Denied

Community College of Baltimore County

Child Care Family Provider Construction Pre-Apprenticeship First Line Supervisor Non-Profit Organization Manager Nurse Refresher Small Business Basics

N/A

Health Unit Coordinator HVAC/Refrigeration Technician Nursing Assistant Physical Therapy Tech/Aide Polysomnographic Technologist (online option) Polysomnographic Technologist for the Credentialed

Professional Polysomnographic Technologist for the Credentialed

Professional (online option) Surgical Technologist Yoga Instructor/Practitioner

N/A

Garrett College Stepping Up to Supervisor

Hagerstown

Community College Child Care Group Leader (pre-school age)

N/A Child Care Group Leader (school age) Total Actions = 18

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Boyd K. Rutherford

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Secretary

MEMORANDUM DATE: October 18, 2019 TO: Commissioners, Maryland Higher Education Commission FROM: Dr. Emily Dow, Assistant Secretary for Academic Affairs STAFF: Dr. Ashley Wallace, Associate Director, Career & Workforce Education SUBJECT: Report on Private Career Schools: Secretary Actions for Quarter 3

(July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019)

During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 41 non-degree academic program proposals requiring review under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.01.01, and they are outlined immediately below.

Private Career School Activities Number of Actions New Schools 3 New Programs 2 Approval of Change in Locations 3 Approval of Name Changes 0 Approval of Change of Ownership 1 Approvals of Change of Director 0 Approval of Separate Classrooms 1 Other Business Approvals 2 Certificate Renewals 6 Cease and Desist Orders 0 Notices of Deficiencies 0 School Approvals Withdrawn 2* Program Approvals Withdrawn 0 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Approvals 14 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Denials 0 Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Modifications 7 Other Actions 0 Quarter 3 Total Actions 41 *Section XII - Pending status

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I. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOLS - 3

Institution Date Non-Degree Program Title Clock Hours

Topcurl Beauty Academy 8/29/2019

Cosmetology 1,500

Makeup Artistry 40

Nail Technician 250

The Agency Institute of Real Estate 9/3/2019 Principles and Practices of Real Estate for Salespersons 60

TasVawn Health Career Academy 9/27/2019 Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nursing Assistant 120

II. NEW PROGRAMS REVIEWED AND APPROVED – 2

Institution Non-Degree Program Title Clock Hours

The TEMPLE Annapolis: A Paul Mitchell Partner School Barbering 1,200

The TEMPLE: A Paul Mitchell Partner School Barbering 1,200

III. APPROVAL OF CHANGES OF LOCATION - 3

Institution Date Current Address New Address

The Institute of Epidermal Sciences 7/16/2019 307 Compton Avenue Laurel, MD 20707

312 Marshall Avenue Suite 102 Laurel, MD 20707

Real Estate Education Center of Maryland 7/25/2019 1425 Clarkview Road

Baltimore, MD 21093

53 W. Aylesbury Road Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

Maryland Institute of Nail Technology 9/6/2019 6715 Bel Air Road

Baltimore, MD 21206

1226 Race Road Suite A Rosedale, MD 21237

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Institution Date Previous Owner Current Owner

Baltimore Studio of Hair Design, Inc. 318 North Howard Street Baltimore, MD 21201

7/25/2019 Larry Sisserman (deceased) Maxine Sisserman

VI. APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF DIRECTOR – N/A VII. APPROVAL OF SEPARATE CLASSROOMS - 1

Institution Date New Location

Plan2Pass Real Estate School 8/28/2019 10130 Southern Maryland Boulevard

Dunkirk, Maryland 20754

8/28/2019 13390 Clarksville Pike, Suite 101 Highland, Maryland 20777

VIII. “OTHER BUSINESS” - 2

Institution Date Other Business Course(s)

Plan2Pass Real Estate School 3825 Leonardtown Road #1 Waldolf, Maryland 20601

7/24/2019

NAR/REBAC/REBI Designation & Certification Courses Refresher Courses for Broker and Salesperson Real Estate Exams

Maryland Institute of Nail Technology 1226 Race Road, Suite A Rosedale, Maryland 21237

9/13/2019 Nail Technician Continuing Education Workshops

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Institution Date Certificate Number

Aspire School of Learning 7/10/2019 1950 BioTechnical Institute of Maryland 9/16/2019 1956 DATS of Maryland at Columbia 9/16/2019 1957 DATS of Maryland at Westminster 9/16/2019 1958 Institute of Health Services 9/17/2019 1959 Elite Learning Academy 9/20/2019 1960 X. CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS – N/A XI. NOTICES OF DEFICIENCIES – N/A XII. SCHOOL APPROVAL WITHDRAWN – 2*

Institution Effective Date Reason for Withdrawal Central Maryland School of Massage 5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite H Frederick, MD 21703

Pending Loss of Accreditation

Frederick School of Cosmetology 403 S. Jefferson St. Prospect Plaza, Suite 8A Frederick, MD 21701

Pending Bankruptcy

XIII. PROGRAM APPROVAL WITHDRAWN – N/A

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1. Chesapeake College a. 2 sequences approved (September 25, 2019)

2. Garrett College a. 8 sequences approved (September 20, 2019) b. 5 modifications approved (September 20, 2019)

3. Hagerstown Community College a. 1 modification approved (September 25, 2019)

4. Harford Community College a. 4 sequences approved (August 30, 2019) b. 1 modification approved (August 30, 2019)

XV. OTHER ACTIONS – N/A

Community College

Approved Denied Modified

Chesapeake College

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Prep with Bus Endorsement N/A N/A Welding

Garrett College

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

N/A

Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician

Certified Medical Administration Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

CNC Machining Class A CDL Manual Machining Class B CDL Phlebotomy Home Care Provider Welding Medical Billing & Coding Veterinary Assistant

Hagerstown Community

College N/A N/A Nurse Refresher

Harford

Community College

Culinary Technician N/A

Drone Technology Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Heavy Equipment Operations Phlebotomy Technician

Total Actions = 21

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 2019 (Revised) TO: Commissioners, Maryland Higher Education Commission FROM: Dr. Emily A. A. Dow, Assistant Secretary for Academic Affairs

STAFF: Trish Gordon McCown, Director of Academic Affairs Jacqueline Cade, Education Policy Analyst & ACM State Coordinator

SUBJECT: Report on Institutions of Higher Education Program Review: Secretary Actions for

Quarter 2 (April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019)

During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 105 academic program proposals requiring review under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.02.01 and COMAR 13B.02.03, and they are outlined immediately below.

Actions by In-State Institutions (ISI) Number

of Actions

Segment

I. Programs Objected to

2 at independent colleges and universities

0 at public four-year colleges and universities

0 at public community colleges

II. New Degree Programs




III. New Certificate Programs




IV. New Areas of Concentration




V. Substantial Modifications to Existing Program




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VI. Non-substantial Modifications to Existing Program




VII. Withdrawn Proposals




VIII. Institutional Program Partnerships




IX. Proposals Not Approved or Recommended



0 at public community colleges Quarter 2 Total Actions by ISI objections not included in this total 105

X. Actions by Out-of-State Institutions (OOS)

Number of

Actions Segment

Programs Objected to 0

at out-of-state institutions

New Programs 0

Renewal Programs* 22

Conditionally Authorized Programs 1

New Areas of Concentration 11

Suspended 0

Discontinued 0

Proposals Withdrawn 0

Proposals Not Approved/Recommended 2 Quarter 2 Total Actions by OOS objections not included in this total 36

Quarter 2 Total Actions by ISI and OOS objections not included in this total 141

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I. PROGRAM OBJECTIONS - 1

Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.02.03.27B requires the Commission to circulate program proposals for thirty days for comment or objections from in-state institutions.

The Secretary or an institution may file an objection to implementation of a proposed program if the objection is based on:

a. Inconsistency of the proposed program with the institution’s approved mission; b. Not meeting a regional or Statewide need consistent with the State Plan; c. Unreasonable program duplication which would cause demonstrable harm to another

institution; or d. Violation of the State’s equal educational opportunity obligations under State and federal

law.

What follows is a summary of all in-state and out-of-state objections the Commission has received to programs submitted for review, upon which the Secretary has issued a decision between April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019

Proposing Institution

Program Proposed

Objecting Institution

Objection Rationale Action

Rationale for Action Action Date

Goucher College

Health Services Management (BPS)

University of Baltimore

Unreasonable program duplication

Recommended for Implementation

Determined not unreasonably duplicative

5/13/2019; Sustained

by Commission

July 10, 2019

Capitol Technology University

Construction Safety (BS)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore


Recommended for Implementation

Determined not unreasonably duplicative 4/26/2019

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II. NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 25 Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 13

Institution Degree Level Program Title Action Date

Johns Hopkins University Doc International Affairs 4/4/2019 St. Mary's College of Maryland BA Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 4/10/2019 Goucher College BA Professional and Creative Writing 5/28/2019 Goucher College BA Integrative Data Analytics 5/28/2019 Capitol Technology University BS Construction Safety 4/26/2019 Capitol Technology University MS Aviation Cybersecurity 5/13/2019 Loyola University Maryland BS Biochemistry 5/13/2019 Capitol Technology University Doc Product Management 5/20/2019 Goucher College BPS Health Services Management 5/13/2019 Goucher College BPS Business Management 5/1/2019 Goucher College BPS Early Childhood Education 4/30/2019 St. Mary's Seminary and University Doc Ministry 6/12/2019 Women's Institute of Torah Seminary BA Computer Science 6/19/2019

Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 7


University of Maryland, College Park MS Applied Economics 4/26/2019 University of Maryland, College Park MS Geospatial Information Sciences 4/24/2019 University of Maryland, College Park MS Geospatial Intelligence 4/26/2019 University of Maryland, Baltimore Doc Health Professions Education 4/24/2019 Towson University MS Music Pedagogy 6/11/2019 University of Maryland, Baltimore MS Cannabis Science and Therapeutics 6/12/2019 Towson University MA Dance Education 6/18/2019

Community Colleges - 5


Frederick Community College AAS Addictions Counseling 4/24/2019 Frederick Community College AAS Graphic Design 4/24/2019 Cecil College AA English 5/17/2019 Chesapeake College AAT Spanish A.A.T. in Teaching 5/28/2019 Cecil College AAS Agricultural Sciences 6/12/2019

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III . NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 13 Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 1


Lincoln College of Technology LDC Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology 6/12/2019 Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 3


University of Maryland, Baltimore PBC Oral Health Sciences 5/16/2019 Towson University PBC Professional Spanish 6/11/2019 University of Maryland Eastern Shore PBC Rural Health Disparities and Social Inequities 5/28/2019



Frederick Community College LDC Retail Management 4/4/2019 Frederick Community College LDC Social Media Management 4/4/2019 Community College of Baltimore County LDC Digital Media Productions 4/30/2019 Frederick Community College LDC Cloud Computing 4/18/2019 Allegany College of Maryland LDC Medical Scribe Specialist 6/11/2019 Prince George's Community College LDC Theatre Design and Production 5/8/2019 Prince George's Community College LDC Theatre Performance 5/20/2019 Allegany College of Maryland LDC Addictions 6/11/2019 Allegany College of Maryland LDC Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant 5/22/2019

IV. NEW AREAS OF CONCENTRATION APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 6

Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 0



Institution Degree Level Program Title Concentration Action Date

Prince George's Community College AA General Studies Theatre Design and Production 5/20/2019 Prince George's Community College AA General Studies Theatre Performance 5/20/2019 Frederick Community College AAS STEM Technology CAD Engineering Technology 5/20/2019 Frederick Community College AA Arts and Humanities Mass Communication 4/24/2019 Howard Community College AA Arts and Sciences Humanities 6/6/2019 Howard Community College AA Arts and Sciences World Languages and Cultures 6/6/2019

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V. SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATIONS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 12


Institution Degree Level Program Title Substantial

Modification Action Date

Loyola University Maryland MS Literacy Substantial Change to Degree Program 5/20/2019

Loyola University Maryland MS Literacy Substantial Change to Degree Program 5/20/2019



Institution Degree Level Program Title Substantial

Modification Action Date

College of Southern Maryland LDC Pharmacy Technician Change to Certificate Program 6/14/2019

Community College of Baltimore County DTC Corrections Professionals Change to Certificate Program 5/6/2019

Cecil College AAS Physical Therapist Assistant Change to Degree Program 4/24/2019

Hagerstown Community College AA Arts and Sciences Change to Area of Concentration 5/7/2019






Cecil College LDC Cybersecurity Change to Certificate Program 5/28/2019

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VI. NON-SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATIONS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 49

Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities – 10

Institution Degree Level Program Title

Non-Substantial

Modification

Action Date

Capitol Technology University MS Electrical Engineering Change Program Title 4/10/2019

Goucher College BA Economics Code Change 4/10/2019

Loyola University Maryland MS Literacy Change Program Title 5/21/2019

Washington Adventist University BS Physical Education Non Certification Change Program Title 4/4/2019

Washington Adventist University BA Early Childhood Education/Special Education Code Change 4/4/2019 Washington Adventist University BA Elementary Education/Special Education Code Change 4/4/2019

Notre Dame of Maryland University BA Corporate Communication Change Program Title 6/12/2019

St. Mary's Seminary and University Doc Ministry Code Change 6/6/2019 Washington College BS Minor in Secondary Education Studies (SED) Code Change 4/10/2019

Goucher College BA French Change Program Title 6/12/2019



Non-Substantial

Modification

Action Date

University of Baltimore BA Government and Public Policy Change Program Title 4/26/2019

University of Baltimore MS Forensic Science - High-Tech Crime Change Program Title 5/13/2019

University of Maryland Eastern Shore BS Aviation Science Suspend Program 5/13/2019

Frostburg State University BS Athletic Training Suspend Program 6/6/2019

Towson University PBC Applied Gerontology Discontinued Program 6/6/2019

Towson University MS Applied Gerontology Discontinued Program 6/6/2019

Towson University MS Kinesiology Discontinued Program 6/6/2019

Frostburg State University BS Kinesiology and Recreation Suspend Program 6/6/2019

University of Maryland Eastern Shore BS Agribusiness Change Program Title 6/11/2019

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Doc Food Science and Technology Change Program Title 6/11/2019

University of Baltimore MBA Business Administration Change Program Title 5/14/2019

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Non-Substantial

Modification

Action Date

University of Maryland, College Park Doc Health Services Change Program Title 6/12/2019

University of Maryland, College Park MS Health Administration

Change Program Modality 6/12/2019

University of Baltimore MS Justice Leadership and Management Suspend Program 4/26/2019

University of Baltimore BA Jurisprudence Suspend Program 4/26/2019

University of Baltimore PMC Family Law




Non-Substantial

Modification

Action Date

Carroll Community College AAS Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Change Program Title 4/4/2019

Frederick Community College LDC LPN: Practical Nursing Reactivate Program 5/14/2019

Frederick Community College AAS Nuclear Medicine Technology Discontinued Program 4/24/2019

Frederick Community College LDC Computed Tomography Certification Discontinued Program 4/24/2019

Montgomery College AAS Early Childhood Education technology


Cecil College AFA Fine Arts Change Program Title 4/30/2019

Frederick Community College LDC Computer Graphics Change Program Title 5/16/2019

Frederick Community College AA Arts and Humanities Change Program Title 5/16/2019

Frederick Community College AAS Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Change Program Title 5/13/2019

Frederick Community College LDC Sign Language Interpreter Preparatory Change Program Title 5/13/2019

Cecil College AAS Cybersecurity Program Change 5/17/2019

Allegany College of Maryland AAS Paralegal Change Program Title 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland AS Arts & Sciences Change Program Title 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland LDC Professional Golf Management Discontinued Program 5/22/2019

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Non-Substantial

Modification

Action Date

Allegany College of Maryland AS Hospitality Management Discontinued Program 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland LDC Office Technologies Discontinued Program 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland AAS Office Technologies Discontinued Program 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland LDC Paralegal Change Program Title 5/22/2019

Allegany College of Maryland AAS Radiologic Technology Suspend Program 5/22/2019

Howard Community College AA Arts and Sciences Change Program Title 6/12/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Interprofessional Healthcare Code Change 5/14/2019

Wor-Wic Community College LDC Emergency Medical Technician Program Change 6/18/2019

Wor-Wic Community College LDC Emergency Medical Technician Change Program Title 6/19/2019

VII. WITHDRAWN PROPOSAL - 0




VIII. INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS - 0




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IX. PROPOSALS NOT APPROVED/ RECOMMENDED - 0




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X. OUT-OF STATE INSTITUTIONS (OOS) – 36

I. Actions by Out-of-State Institutions

(OOS) Number of

Actions Segment



New Programs 0

Renewal Programs 22


Areas of Concentration 11

Suspended 0

Discontinued 0


Programs Not Authorized 2 Quarter 2 Total Actions by OOS objections not included in this total 36

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OUT-OF STATE INSTITUTIONS (OOS) - 22

(OOS Approved New and Renewal Programs)


New (N) or Renew

(R)

Action Date

Offered Elsewhere

in MD

Denver Seminary

M.Div. Master of Divinity R 04/01/19 N

M.A. Leadership R 04/01/19 N

PBC Biblical and Theological Studies R 04/01/19 N

Fortis College

A.S. Radiologic Technology R 05/06/19 N

A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology R 05/06/19 Y

A.S. Dental Hygiene R 05/06/19 Y

L.D.C. Expanded Functions Dental Assisting R 05/06/19 Y

L.D.C. Medical Assisting R 05/06/19 Y

L.D.C. Medical Billing and Coding R 05/06/19 Y

L.D.C. Pharmacy Technician R 05/06/19 Y

Lancaster Bible College

Ph.D. Biblical Studies R 06/17/19 N

D.Min. Ministry R 06/17/19 N

M.A. Professional Counseling R 06/17/19 N

M.Div. Master of Divinity R 06/17/19 N

M.A. Christian Care R 06/17/19 N

M.A. Ministry R 06/17/19 N

M.A. Biblical Studies R 06/17/19 N

B.S. Business Administration R 06/17/19 N

B.S. General Studies R 06/17/19 N

B.A. Biblical Studies R 06/17/19 N

A.A. Biblical Studies R 06/17/19 N

L.D.C. Concentrated Bible R 06/17/19 N

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(OOS Conditionally Authorized Programs) - 1


New (N) or Renew

(R)

Action Date

Offered Elsewhere

in MD

Bard College A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences R 06/17/19 Y (OOS New and Renewal Areas of Concentration) - 11

Institution Degree Level

Program Title - Area of Concentration

New (N) or Renew

(R)

Action Date

Offered Elsewhere

in MD

Lancaster Bible College

M.A. Ministry - Leadership Studies N 6/17/19 N

Ministry - Pastoral Studies N 6/17/19 N

M.A.

Biblical Studies - Bible Exposition N 6/17/19 N Biblical Studies - Christian Apologetics N 6/17/19 N

Biblical Studies - Cultural Engagement N 6/17/19 N

M.Div.

Divinity - Bible Exposition N 6/17/19 N

Divinity - Christian Apologetics N 6/17/19 N

Divinity - Christian Care N 6/17/19 N

Divinity - Cultural Engagement N 6/17/19 N

Divinity - Leadership Studies N 6/17/19 N

Divinity - Pastoral Studies N 6/17/19 N

(OOS Suspended or Discontinued Programs) - 0 (OOS Proposals Withdrawn) - 0 (OOS Programs Not Authorized) – 2

Institution Degree Level Program Title New (N) or

Renew (R) Action Date

Washington University of Virginia

M.R.E. Religious Education N 06/17/19

M.C.C. Christian Counseling N 06/17/19

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



MEMORANDUM DATE: October 23, 2019 (Revised) TO: Commissioners, Maryland Higher Education Commission FROM: Dr. Emily A. A. Dow, Assistant Secretary for Academic Affairs

STAFF: Trish Gordon McCown, Director of Academic Affairs Jacqueline Cade, Education Policy Analyst & ACM State Coordinator

SUBJECT: Report on Institutions of Higher Education Program Review: Secretary Actions for

Quarter 3 (July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019)

During the current reporting period, the Secretary of Higher Education acted on a total of 106 academic program proposals requiring review under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.02.01 and COMAR 13B.02.03, and they are outlined immediately below.

Actions by In-State Institutions (ISI) Number

of Actions

Segment

I. Programs Objected to 1 at independent colleges and universities 1 at public four-year colleges and universities 0 at public community colleges

II. New Degree Programs 10 at independent colleges and universities 0 at public four-year colleges and universities 2 at public community colleges

III. New Certificate Programs 6 at independent colleges and universities 2 at public four-year colleges and universities 3 at public community colleges

IV. New Areas of Concentration 1 at independent colleges and universities 0 at public four-year colleges and universities 3 at public community colleges

V. Substantial Modifications to Existing Program

2 at independent colleges and universities 2 at public four-year colleges and universities 4 at public community colleges

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VI. Non-substantial Modifications to Existing Program




VII. Withdrawn Proposals




VIII. Institutional Program Partnerships




IX. Proposals Not Approved or Recommended



0 at public community colleges Quarter 3 Total Actions by ISI objections not included in this total 106

X. Actions by Out-of-State Institutions (OOS)

Number of

Actions Segment



New Programs 4

Renewal Programs* 15


New Areas of Concentration 5

Suspended 0

Discontinued 0


Proposals Not Approved/Recommended 1 Quarter 3 Total Actions by OOS objections not included in this total 25

Quarter 3 Total Actions by ISI and OOS objections not included in this total 131

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I. PROGRAM OBJECTIONS - 1

Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.02.03.27B requires the Commission to circulate program proposals for thirty days for comment or objections from in-state institutions.

The Secretary or an institution may file an objection to implementation of a proposed program if the objection is based on:

a. Inconsistency of the proposed program with the institution’s approved mission; b. Not meeting a regional or Statewide need consistent with the State Plan; c. Unreasonable program duplication which would cause demonstrable harm to another

institution; or d. Violation of the State’s equal educational opportunity obligations under State and federal

law.

What follows is a summary of all in-state and out-of-state objections the Commission has received to programs submitted for review, upon which the Secretary has issued a decision between July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019

Proposing Institution

Program Proposed

Objecting Institution

Objection Rationale Action

Rationale for Action Action Date

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Allied Health (LDC) MACC


Proposal withdrawn by proposing institution UMBC N/A 8/14/2019

Loyola University of Maryland

Business Administration (MBA)

University of Baltimore


Not Recommended for Implementation

Determined program is reasonably duplicative

Not recommended by Sec. Fielder on 7/19/2019 Sustained by Commission on 10/3/2019

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II. NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 12 Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 10

Institution Degree Level Academic Program Name Action Date

Capitol Technology University BS Facilities Management & Critical Infrastructure 7/30/2019

Goucher College BA Engineering Sciences 8/27/2019 Maryland University of Integrative Health MS Clinical Herbal Medicine 8/8/2019

Maryland University of Integrative Health MS Herbal Product Design and Manufacture 8/8/2019

Capitol Technology University MS Construction Safety 8/29/2019 Goucher College BPS Criminal Justice 9/17/2019 Goucher College BPS Sports Communication 9/17/2019

Notre Dame of Maryland University MA Higher Education Leadership for Changing Populations 9/16/2019

Notre Dame of Maryland University MA Philanthropy 9/16/2019 Capitol Technology University Doc Emergency and Protective Services 9/17/2019




Cecil College AA Communication Studies 7/10/2019 Garrett College AAS Paramedic Studies 8/5/2019

III . NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 11 Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 6


Hood College PBC Project Management 8/27/2019 Maryland University of Integrative Health PBC Narrative Health 8/8/2019 Goucher College PBC Interactive Multimedia Design 9/13/2019 Notre Dame of Maryland University PBC Philanthropy 9/16/2019 Notre Dame of Maryland University PBC Enrollment Management 9/16/2019 Johns Hopkins University PBC Climate Change and Public Health 9/25/2019

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University of Maryland, College Park PBC Computation and Mathematics for Biological Networks 7/10/2019

University of Baltimore PBC Global Industrial-Organizational Psychology 8/6/2019



Prince George's Community College LDC Dance and Choreography 8/8/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Medical Laboratory Assistant 9/27/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Life and Engagement Coaching 9/27/2019

IV. NEW AREAS OF CONCENTRATION APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 4


Institution Degree Level Program Title Concentration Action Date

Johns Hopkins University MA Film and Media Immersive Storytelling and Emerging Technologies 9/4/2019



Institution Degree Level Program Title Concentration

Action Date

Prince George's Community College AA General Studies Dance Performance and Choreography 8/8/2019

Harford Community College AAS Engineering Technology Additive Manufacturing 7/1/2019 Anne Arundel Community College AA Arts and Sciences English 9/27/2019

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V. SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATIONS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 8



Substantial Modification Action Date

Mount St. Mary's University CAS Reading Certificate Program 7/10/2019 Maryland University of Integrative Health MA

Health and Wellness Coaching Degree Program 8/8/2019




University of Maryland Eastern Shore MS Counselor Education Degree Program 7/10/2019 University of Maryland Eastern Shore MS Counselor Education Degree Program 7/10/2019




Frederick Community College LDC Computer Aided Design Operator Certificate Program 7/10/2019

Cecil College AS Mathematics Degree Program 7/17/2019

Frederick Community College LDC American Sign Language Studies Certificate Program 7/23/2019

Cecil College AA General Studies Degree Program 7/29/2019

VI. NON-SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATIONS APPROVED/RECOMMENDED - 67

Independent Four-Year Colleges and Universities – 17


Substantial Modifications Action Date

Capitol Technology University BS Mobile Computing Change Program Title 7/23/2019

Maryland Institute College of Art MS Information Visualization Change Program Title 7/31/2019

Stevenson University MS Cyber Forensics Change Program Title 7/12/2019

Johns Hopkins University MA Writing Change Program Modality 7/17/2019

Stevenson University BS Public History Change Program Title 7/12/2019 Washington College BA Drama Change Program Title 8/22/2019 Reid Bible College LDC Ministry Change Program Title 8/27/2019 Reid Bible College AA Ministry Change Program Title 8/27/2019 Goucher College BA English Change Program Title 9/13/2019

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Johns Hopkins University MS Information Systems Change Program Title 9/17/2019

Loyola University Maryland PBC TELL Change Program Modality 9/12/2019

Loyola University Maryland MS Literacy Ed, Reading Specialist Code Change NoF 9/17/2019

Loyola University Maryland MS Special Education Code Change NoF 9/17/2019 Loyola University Maryland MS Counseling Psychology Code Change NoF 9/17/2019 Loyola University Maryland MS Counseling Psychology Change Program Title 9/17/2019

Loyola University Maryland MS Clinical Professional Psychology Change Program Title 9/17/2019

Johns Hopkins University MS Applied Economics Code Change NoF 9/18/2019 Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities - 17



University of Maryland, Baltimore MS Nursing Change Program Title 7/29/2019

Morgan State University BS Medical Technology program Change Program Title 7/29/2019

Towson University MS Transformational Education Leadership


University of Maryland, Baltimore County MS

Language, Literacy and Culture Code Change NoF 8/15/2019

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Doc

Language, Literacy and Culture Code Change NoF 8/15/2019


Environmental Engineering Code Change NoF 8/15/2019

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Doc

Environmental Engineering Code Change NoF 8/15/2019


Economic Policy Analysis Code Change NoF 8/15/2019

Salisbury University BA Communication Change Program Title 7/31/2019 University of Maryland, Baltimore County UDC

Psychology of the Workplace Change Program Title 8/26/2019

Salisbury University BS RN-to BSN Change Program Modality 8/12/2019

Salisbury University MS MSN Change Program Modality 8/12/2019

Towson University BA Integrated Elementary and Special Education Change Program Title 8/5/2019

University of Maryland, Baltimore County BS

Psychology, Theoretical and Experimental Change Program Title 8/26/2019

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University of Maryland, College Park PBC Intermediate Survey Methodology Change Program Title 8/26/2019

Towson University BS Biology Change Program Title 8/27/2019 University of Maryland Eastern Shore MS Counselor Education Change Program Title 9/13/2019




Frederick Community College LDC Surgical Technology Certification Discontinued Program 7/23/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Financial Accounting Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College AAS Financial Accounting Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College AAS Cybercrime Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Cybercrime Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Business Accountant Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College AAS Business Accountant Code Change NoF 9/6/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Hotel/Lodging Management Code Change NoF 9/6/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Veterans Counseling Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Medical coding Code Change NoF 9/6/2019 Anne Arundel Community College LDC Medical Assisting Code Change NoF 9/12/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Health Care Delivery Systems Code Change NoF 9/17/2019

Anne Arundel Community College AA Visual Arts Transfer - Game Art and Design Code Change NoF 9/6/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Gender and Sexuality Studies Code Change NoF 9/4/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Scientific Programming Code Change NoF 8/29/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC Architecture and Interior Design CAD Code Change NoF 9/4/2019

Anne Arundel Community College LDC

Mobile Device Application Development Code Change NoF 9/4/2019

Harford Community College AAS Science Laboratory Technology Discontinued Program 7/23/2019

Harford Community College AAS Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Discontinued Program 7/23/2019

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Frederick Community College LDC American Sign Language Studies Change Program Title 7/24/2019

Cecil College AA General Studies Change Program Title 7/30/2019 Community College of Baltimore County LDC Paralegal Studies Program Change 8/29/2019 Community College of Baltimore County AAS Medical Assisting Program Change 8/29/2019 Community College of Baltimore County AAS Legal Studies Program Change 8/29/2019 Community College of Baltimore County AAS Veterinary Technology Program Change 8/29/2019 Community College of Baltimore County AAS Criminal Justice Program Change 8/29/2019

Garrett College AAS Addictions Counseling

Statewide and Health Manpower Designations 8/5/2019

Community College of Baltimore County AAS CADD Engineering Discontinued Program 8/29/2019 Community College of Baltimore County AAS Survey Technology Discontinued Program 8/29/2019 Montgomery College LDC Management Suspend Program 8/29/2019 Montgomery College LDC Paralegal Studies Suspend Program 8/29/2019

Montgomery College LDC Photography Technique Suspend Program 8/29/2019

Anne Arundel Community College AAS Medical Assisting Code Change NoF 9/12/2019 VII. WITHDRAWN PROPOSAL - 2



Institution Degree Level Program Title Action Date University of Maryland, Baltimore County LDC Allied Health 8/14/2019


Institution Degree Level Program Title Action Date Anne Arundel Community College AA Arts and Sciences 8/13/2019

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VIII. INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS - 1



Institution Degree Level Program Title Partnership Action Date

Towson University MS Transformational Education Leadership

Program at Fort Washington Elementary & Middle Schools 9/25/2019


IX. PROPOSALS NOT APPROVED/ RECOMMENDED - 1


Institution Degree Level Program Title Action Date Loyola University Maryland MBA Business Administration 7/19/2019



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X. OUT-OF STATE INSTITUTIONS (OOS)

I. Actions by Out-of-State Institutions (OOS)

Number of

Actions Segment



New Programs 4

Renewal Programs 15


Areas of Concentration 5

Suspended 0

Discontinued 0


Proposals Not Authorized 1 Quarter 3 Total Actions by OOS objections not included in this total 25

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OUT-OF STATE INSTITUTIONS (OOS) - 19

(OOS Approved New and Renewal Programs)


New (N) or Renew

(R)

Action Date

Offered Elsewhere

in MD

Central Michigan University

P.B.C. Integrated Homeland Security N 09/23/19 N

Georgetown University

M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

R 08/28/19 N

PMC Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner N 08/28/19 N

D.N.P. Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner N 08/28/19 N

E.M.L. Executive Master’s in Leadership- D.C. Schools R 08/28/19 N

Unification Theological Seminary

M.R.E. Master of Religious Education R 09/23/19 Y M.Div. Master of Divinity R 09/23/19 Y M.A. Religious Studies R 09/23/19 N

Southeastern University

A.A. General Education R 09/23/19 Y A.M.L. Ministerial Leadership R 09/23/19 N

B.S. Ministerial Leadership R 09/23/19 N State University of New York - Empire State College at Winpisinger Education Center*

M.A. Work and Labor Policy R 08/01/19 N

B.S Labor Studies R 08/01/19 N

A.S. Labor Studies R 08/01/19 N

State University of New York - Empire State College at International Trades Finishing Institute*

M.A. Work and Labor Policy R 08/01/19 N

B.S Labor Studies R 08/01/19 N

A.S. Labor Studies R 08/01/19 N

Chamberlain University B.S.N. Nursing R 09/23/19 Y

Columbia College A.A.S. Dental Lab Technology N 09/23/19

N

* Residency available only to members and affiliates of stated unions

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(OOS Conditionally Authorized Programs) - 0 (OOS Areas of Concentration) - 5

Institution Degree Level

Program Title - Area of Concentration

New (N) or Renew

(R)

Action Date

Offered Elsewhere

in MD

Central Michigan University

M.S.A. Administration - Integrated Homeland Security N 09/23/19 N

Unification Theological Seminary

M.A.

Religious Studies - Interfaith Peacebuilding R 09/23/19 N

Religious Studies - Non-Profit Leadership R 09/23/19 N

Religious Studies - Unification Studies R 09/23/19 N

Religious Studies - Theological Studies R 09/23/19 N

(OOS Suspended or Discontinued Programs) - 0 (OOS Proposals Withdrawn) - 0 (OOS Program Not Authorized) - 1

Institution Degree Level Program Title New (N) or

Renew (R) Action Date

Columbia College A.A.S. Cosmetology N 09/23/19

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



M E M O R A N D U M DATE: October 23, 2019 TO: Maryland Higher Education Commissioners FROM: Emily A.A. Dow, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary, Academic Affairs SUBJECT: Final Approval of Amendments to COMAR Regulations–

Articulation Agreements and Certain Degree Programs On April 24, 2019, the Commission approved for publication in the Maryland Register the enclosed regulations regarding articulation agreements, the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree, and the Bachelor of Technical Studies degree. The regulations were published in the Maryland Register on June 21, 2019. The public comment period for the regulations ended on July 22, 2019, and no public comments were received. The proposed regulations are ready for the Commission’s final adoption. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission approves for final adoption the attached regulations regarding articulation agreements and certain degree programs, which were published in the Maryland Register on June 21, 2019.

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Proposed Changes Pertaining to Articulation Agreements and Degree Programs

13B.02.03.02

.02 Definitions.

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(2) Articulation Agreement.

(a) An “articulation agreement” means an agreement between institutions of higher education regarding the transfer of academic credits from one institution to the other.

Comment [ED1]: Purpose: to add a definition in COMAR.

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13B.06.01.10

.10 Articulation Agreements.

A. An articulation agreement shall be signed by the President or Chief Academic Officer of each institution and shall provide for the transfer and acceptance of academic credit from one institution to the other for specific completed:

(1) Coursework;

(2) Program requirements;

(3) Internships; and

(4) Any other credit awarded for prior learning.

B. An articulation agreement between public institutions shall conform to the provisions in COMAR 13B.06.01.

C. An articulation agreement may include provisions regarding:

(1) Procedures for admissions, registration, and advising;

(2) Access to student services, financial aid;

(3) Cost of tuition;

(4) Term and termination of the agreement; and

(5) Other relevant information as it pertains to the transfer of academic credit from one institution to another.

E. A final, signed copy of an articulation agreement shall be deposited with the Commission.

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13B.02.03.24

.24 Degree Programs.

A. Degree Levels.

(1) The degree levels described in this regulation are available to institutions in this State, as approved in accordance with COMAR 13B.02.02.10.

(2) Public community colleges and senior public higher education institutions shall comply with the credit hour standards of COMAR 13B.02.02.16A(1) and B(1).

B. Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.).

(1) An institution may award an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree for successful completion of not less than 60 and not more than 70 credit hours in vocational-technical occupational skills, including law enforcement, computer technology, and engineering technology.

(2) The program is intended for a student seeking immediate employment opportunities. However, the program does not preclude a student from transferring to a technical bachelor’s degree program such as a bachelor's degree in technology or a bachelor's degree in technical or professional studies, or from transferring non-technical courses to a 4-year institution.

C. Associate of Arts (A.A.).

(1) An institution may award an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree for successful completion of not less than 60 and not more than 70 credit hours in the liberal arts (social sciences, humanities, and similar subjects) and in the fine arts (music, art, etc.).

(2) The program is intended for transfer to an equivalent Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program at 4-year institutions.

D. An institution may award an Associate of Art in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree that:

(1) Meets the lower-level degree academic content, outcomes, and requirements for teacher education, similar to the first 2 years of a bachelor’s program in teacher education;

(2) Requires evidence of qualifying scores as established by the State Superintendent of Schools on the teacher certification tests approved by the State Board of Education;

(3) Requires a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale; and

(4) If achieved, transfers up to 64 70 credit hours, satisfying all lower-division teacher education program outcomes without further review by in-State 4-year public and independent institutions.

E. An institution may award an Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree for successful completion of not less than 60 and not more than 70 credit hours in the professional arts in programs that:

(1) Have as a primary goal transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree program;

Comment [ED2]: Purpose: this change would align the AAT with the other credit ceilings for transfer.

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(2) Are similar to the first 2 years of a B.F.A. degree program; and

(3) Require at least 60 percent of the course credit to be in studio work and related areas.

F. Associate of Science (A.S.)

(1) An institution may award an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree for successful completion of not less than 60 and no more than 70 credit hours in science or technology (engineering, agriculture, the natural sciences) with a heavy emphasis on undergraduate mathematics or science.

(2) The program is intended for transfer to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program at 4-year institutions.

G. Associate of Science in Engineering (A.S.E.).

(1) An institution may award an Associate of Science in Engineering (A.S.E.) degree that:

(a) Meets the lower-level degree academic content, outcomes, and requirements for engineering education, similar to the first 2 years of a bachelor’s parallel program in engineering education;

(b) Requires at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale in all courses required by the program in computer science, engineering, mathematics, and the physical and natural sciences; and

(c) If conferred, transfers without further review or course-by-course match by in-State 4-year public and participating independent institutions into a bachelor’s parallel program, except that transfer students may be treated like non-transfer students with regard to credit hours earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and transcripted credits.

(2) The Commission shall convene a continuous review committee for each A.S.E. degree area, such as electrical engineering. Each continuous review committee shall be composed of faculty with relevant expertise in that area of study from in-State 2-year and 4-year public and independent institutions with approved engineering programs.

(3) Outcomes for each A.S.E. degree area shall be reviewed by the appropriate continuous review committee to ensure that outcomes are consistent with current standards. The committees shall meet at least once a year for the purpose of conducting this review.

(4) The president or president's designee of an in-State 4-year independent institution that wishes to participate in the Statewide articulation agreement shall submit a letter to the Secretary stating that the A.S.E. shall transfer to its institution without further review or course-by-course match, except that credit hours earned through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or transcripted credit, may be treated as they would be with non-transfer students at the institution.

H. An institution may award a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree for successful completion of a program of 120 or more undergraduate credit hours.

I. Bachelor of Technical Studies (B.T.S.) or Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.).

(1) An institution may award a Bachelor of Technical Studies (B.T.S.) or Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) degree of at least 120 credit hours awarded for the successful completion of an A.A.S. degree, an advanced program of study in the designated area of concentration, and a minimum three-credit hour internship related to the program.

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(2) Under an articulated agreement, students who have completed an A.A.S. degree may obtain a Bachelor of Technical Studies or a Bachelor of Professional Studies in a related, specialized area of concentration at an institution with degree-granting authority in this State. The area of concentration shall be specified by the institution granting the Bachelor of Technical Studies or Bachelor of Professional Studies. The receiving institution shall accept not less than 60 credit hours and not more than 64 70 credit hours for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

(3) The Commission shall provide information on technical or professional fields that have graduated significant numbers of students and for which one or more community colleges request an articulated bachelor of technical or bachelor of professional studies degree. Institutions that wish to participate in developing a Bachelor of Technical Studies or Bachelor of Professional Studies shall meet and develop a memorandum of understanding. Participating institutions shall notify the Commission of their intent to develop the new degree program.an articulation agreement.

(4) A memorandum of understanding shall be drafted and agreed to by institutions. The memorandum of understanding shall address procedures for admissions, registration, advising, student services, financial aid, tuition, and faculty resources. Programmatic and degree requirements shall also be identified. The BTS or BPS program shall include an internship which encompasses specific competencies and is a minimum of three credit hours.

(a) The articulation agreement shall specify whether the internship may be completed as part of the programmatic requirements for the A.A.S. degree.

(5) The program shall be made available at the principal location or other convenient locations, or both. The program may also be delivered through distance education.

(65) The memorandum of understanding articulation agreement shall be submitted to the Commission instead ofwith a program proposal under Chapter 03 of this Title.

J. An institution may award a Master's Degree for successful completion of at least 30 credit hours or the equivalent of graduate-level courses.

K. An institution may award a Doctoral Degree for the highest level of formal collegiate study in a field, typically requiring successful completion of at least 60 credit hours or the equivalent at the graduate level, including completion of a dissertation, final project, or other form of culminating academic work.

Comment [ED3]: Purpose: this change would align the credit ceilings with others ceilings found in COMAR.

Comment [ED4]: Purpose: removes the need for an MOU; removes the need to inform the Commission.

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13B.06.01.04

.04 Transfer of Education Program Credit.

A. Transfer of Credit to Another Public Institution.

(1) Credit earned at any public institution in the State is transferable to any other public institution if the:

(a) Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;

(b) Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.0 or higher; and

(c) Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing native students following the same program.

(2) If a native student’s “D” grade in a specific course is acceptable in a program, then a “D” earned by a transfer student in the same course at a sending institution is also acceptable in the program. Conversely, if a native student is required to earn a grade of “C” or better in a required course, the transfer student shall also be required to earn a grade of “C” or better to meet the same requirement.

B. Credit Earned in or Transferred From a Community College.

(1) Except as provided in §B(5) of this regulation, at least 60 credits but not more than 70 credits of general education, elective, and major courses that a student earns at any community college in the State toward an associate’s of art or an associate’s of science a degree at a community college shall be transferrable to any public senior higher education institution in the State for credit toward a bachelor’s degree.

(2) To be transferrable, a credit shall have been earned in accordance with the student’s degree plan.

(3) Courses taken at a public institution as part of a recommended transfer program leading toward a baccalaureate degree shall be applicable to related programs at the receiving public institution granting the degree if successfully completed in accordance with the receiving institution’s policies governing native students in the same program.

(4) Students earning an A.A.S. or A.F.A. degree shall have their credits evaluated in a manner that maximizes the transfer of articulated and elective credit.

(5) A community college and a public senior higher education institution may provide in an articulation agreement for the transfer of credits in addition to credits transferred under §B(1) of this regulation.

C. Nontraditional Credit.

(1) The assignment of credit for AP, CLEP, or other nationally recognized standardized examination scores presented by transfer students is determined according to the same standards that apply to native students in the receiving institution, and the assignment shall be consistent with the State minimum requirements.

(2) Transfer of credit from the following areas shall be consistent with COMAR 13B.02.02. and shall be evaluated by the receiving institution on a course-by-course basis according to the same standards that apply to native students at the receiving institution:

Comment [ED5]: Opens §B(5) to all degree programs.

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(a) Technical courses from career programs;

(b) Course credit awarded through articulation agreements with other segments or agencies, which should be developed in collaboration with all public institutions, including course credit awarded by articulation with Maryland public secondary schools;

(c) Credit awarded for clinical practice or cooperative education experiences;

(d) Credit awarded for life and work experiences; and

(e) Credit awarded for training, coursework, or education through the military.

(3) The basis for the awarding of the credit shall be indicated on the student’s transcript by the receiving institution.

(4) The receiving institution shall inform a transfer student of the procedures for validation of course work for which there is no clear equivalency. Examples of validation procedures include ACE recommendations, portfolio assessment, credit through challenge, examinations, and satisfactory completion of the next course in sequence in the academic area.

(5) The receiving baccalaureate degree-granting institution shall use validation procedures when a transferring student successfully completes a course at the lower-division level that the receiving institution offers at the upper-division level. The validated credits earned for the course shall be substituted for the upper-division course.

D. Program Articulation.

(1) Recommended transfer programs shall be developed through collaboration between the sending and receiving institutions. A recommended transfer program represents an agreement between the two institutions that allows students aspiring to the baccalaureate degree to plan for seamless transfer. These programs constitute freshman/sophomore level course work to be taken at the community college in fulfillment of the receiving institution’s lower division course work requirement.

(2) Recommended transfer programs in effect at the time that this regulation takes effect, which conform to this chapter, may be retained.

E. Reverse Transfer of Credit

(1) Subject to §E(2) of this regulation, a community college shall accept for reverse transfer any credits that an individual earned at a public senior institution up to 45 credits. Credits in excess of 45 credits may be accepted in accordance with the community college’s policy.

(2) To be eligible for the transfer of credit under §E(1) of this regulation, a student shall have completed at least 15 credits at the community college to which the credits are transferred.

(3) Community colleges and public senior institutions shall develop a process to identify students eligible for reverse transfer at no cost to the student.

F. Transfer of General Education Credit

(1) A student transferring to one public institution from another public institution shall receive general education credit for work completed at the student’s sending institution as provided by this chapter.

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(2) A completed general education program shall transfer without further review or approval by the receiving institution and without the need for a course-by-course match.

(3) Courses that are defined as general education by one institution shall transfer as general education even if the receiving institution does not have that specific course or has not designated that course as general education.

(4) A Maryland community college shall accept 28—36 credits of general education as specified in Regulation .03(C) of this chapter as completion of the general education requirements at the community college, without further review or the need for a course-by-course match.

(5) The receiving institution shall give lower-division general education credits to a transferring student who has taken any part of the lower-division general education credits described in Regulation .03 of this chapter at a public institution for any general education courses successfully completed at the sending institution.

(6) Except as provided in Regulation .03M of this chapter, a receiving institution may not require a transfer student who has completed the requisite number of general education credits at any public college or university to take, as a condition of graduation, more than 10—18 additional semester hours of general education and specific courses required of all students at the receiving institution, with the total number not to exceed 46 semester hours. This provision does not relieve students of the obligation to complete specific academic program requirements or course prerequisites required by a receiving institution.

(7) Each public institution shall designate on or with the student transcript those courses that have met its general education requirements, as well as indicate whether the student has completed the general education program.

(8) Associate’s Degrees.

(a) While there may be variance in the numbers of hours of general education required for associate’s degrees at a given institution, the courses identified as meeting general education requirements for all degrees shall come from the same general education course list and exclude technical or career courses.

(b) A student possessing an associate’s degree who transfers into a receiving institution with fewer than the total number of general education credits designated by the receiving institution shall complete the difference in credits according to the distribution as designated by the receiving institution. Except as provided in Regulation .03M of this chapter, the total general education credits for baccalaureate degree-granting public receiving institutions may not exceed 46 credits.

(9) Student Responsibilities. A student is held:

(a) Accountable for the loss of credits that:

(i) Result from changes in the student’s selection of the major program of study;

(ii) Were earned for remedial course work; or

(iii) Exceed the total course credits accepted in transfer as allowed by this chapter; and

(b) Responsible for meeting all requirements of the academic program of the receiving institution.

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary

MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

6 N. Liberty Street 10th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201

T 410.767.3300 800.974.0203 F 410.332.0270 TTY for the Deaf 800.735.2258 www.mhec.maryland.gov

MEMORANDUM

TO: Maryland Higher Education Commissioners

FROM: Barbara Schmertz, Ph.D., Director, Research and Policy Analysis

DATE: October 15, 2019

SUBJECT: Data Suppression Policy

Increased attention to education and education policy has led to an expansion in the amount of

information on students and institutions reported by the Maryland Higher Education Commission

(MHEC). Such reports offer a challenge of meeting reporting requirements while also meeting

legal requirements to protect each student’s personally identifiable information (PII)1 (Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA]) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).

Recognizing this, MHEC is implementing a formal suppression policy for student data

(attached). As MHEC implements this policy, suppression rules will be used in a variety of

reports and other research products. This policy does not apply to data shared with employees of

MHEC or contractors of MHEC. In addition, this policy does not apply to institutions of higher

education in the state nor does it affect the collection of data from institutions.

MHEC’s data suppression policy states that subgroup disaggregation of the student data MHEC

receives may not be published if the results would yield personally identifiable information about

an individual student (or if the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield

statistically reliable information).

Based on this policy, MHEC may release summary data, including aggregate student counts for

all groups including those of less than 10. These summary data may include Directory

Information on enrollment, major, and completion. However, MHEC will not release any “other

information” regarding these group.

“Other information” is defined as information that, alone or in combination, is linked or linkable

to a specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the institution or community, who

does not have personal knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to identify the student with

reasonable certainty. This may include, but is not limited to: gender, race/ethnicity, and

citizenship. Other information may also include financial aid awarded, should the aid category

risk revealing personally identifiable information about student recipients.

1 MHEC receives the following PII in unit record files: student first, middle, and last name, generational suffix,

personal ID (e.g., social security number), birth date, zip code, SASID (Maryland student ID), campus identifier. All

but zip code and birthdate are stripped from files for Research purposes as a means to de-identify the data.

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If MHEC releases summary data that includes “other information”, data cells with a count of less

than 10 students will show a suppressed value (e.g., using a dash or asterisk). Data tables that

provide percentages and a total figure may also have suppressed cells (i.e., complementary

suppression).

As has been practice, MHEC reiterates through this data suppression policy that MHEC prohibits

disclosing information to individuals and organizations who are not authorized to receive that

information under state and/or federal law. Disclosure of data by the Maryland Higher Education

Commission is subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (34 CFR Part 99.31).

Similarly, as has been practice and reiterated through this data suppression policy, any use of

education records provided by MHEC to another state agency, its employees, agents, or

contractors is subject to and shall be consistent with applicable provisions of the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) including, but not limited to, FERPA regulations

at 34 C.F.R. § 99.32 through 99.35, regarding recordkeeping, re-disclosure, and destruction of

education records.

MHEC will employ best practices in an effort to provide useful state-, segment-, and institution-

level data and also protect students’ personally identifiable information. These best practices

include: suppression, complementary suppression (a method of suppression such that suppressed

cells cannot be recalculated through subtraction), aggregation of data to larger subgroups or to

segment or state level, and the elimination of totals or subtotals (this assures suppressed cells

cannot be calculated through subtraction).

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary




Data Suppression Policy for Student Information Effective: September 3, 2019

Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure the protection of private data on students when releasing summary

data about Maryland’s institutions and students.1 This policy is for the Maryland Higher Education

Commission’s Office of Research and Policy Analysis reporting; this policy does not affect the data

collected from institutions by the Commission, as outlined in statute. 2

Increased attention to education data has led to an expansion in the amount of information on students and

institutions reported by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Such reports offer a

challenge of meeting reporting requirements while also meeting legal requirements to protect each

student’s personally identifiable information (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA]) (20

U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99). Recognizing this, subgroup disaggregation of the data may not be

published if the results would yield personally identifiable information about an individual student (or if

the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information).

Terms and Definitions Directory Information: Directory information is information contained in the education records of a

student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.

FERPA generally permits disclosure of directory information (see 34 CFR § 99.3 and 34 CFR §

99.37). MHEC will report enrollment, degree, and completion data in aggregated form without

suppression, recognizing it as directory information.

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords

parents the right to have access to their children’s education records, the right to seek to have the

records amended, and the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable

information from the education records. When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a postsecondary

institution at any age, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student (“eligible

student”). The FERPA statute is found at 20 U.S.C. § 1232g and the FERPA regulations are found at

34 CFR Part 99.

Outcome Measure: Outcome measures refer to the student’s educational experiences that are

recorded in the student’s educational records. For example, student grades, courses completed, scores

on standardized assessments, participation in extracurricular activities, and disciplinary actions are

commonly reported measures of student outcomes.

Personally identifiable information (PII): Personally identifiable information for education records

is a FERPA term referring to identifiable information that is maintained in education records and

includes direct identifiers, such as a student’s name or identification number, and indirect identifiers,

such as a student’s date of birth, or other information which can be used to distinguish or trace an

individual’s identity either directly or indirectly through linkages with other information. See Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations, 34 CFR §99.3, for a complete definition of PII

specific to education records and for examples of other data elements that are defined to constitute

1 This formal policy went into effect September 3, 2019. 2 Code of Maryland, Education Article (§11-105)

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PII. Additional information is available in the PTAC publication Protecting Student Privacy While

Using Online Educational Services.3

Summary Data: Statistical records and reports aggregated from data on individuals in a way that

individuals are not identified and from which neither their identities nor any other characteristic that

could uniquely identify an individual is ascertainable.

Suppression: Suppression is a disclosure limitation method which involves removing data (e.g., from

a cell or a row in a table) to prevent the identification of individuals in small groups or those with

unique characteristics. Complementary suppression or secondary suppression is a disclosure

limitation where one or more non-sensitive cells or rows is also suppressed so that the values of the

suppressed cells cannot be calculated.

Scope This policy applies to all reports generated by MHEC, by MHEC’s contractors, and by third parties

working on MHEC’s behalf. This policy does not apply to data shared with employees of MHEC or

contractors of MHEC.

MHEC may release summary data, including aggregate student counts for all groups including those of

less than 10. These summary data may include Directory Information on enrollment, major, and

completion. However, MHEC will not release any other information regarding these groups.

Other information is defined as information that, alone or in combination, is linked or linkable to a

specific student that would allow a reasonable person in the institution or community, who does not have

personal knowledge of the relevant circumstances, to identify the student with reasonable certainty. Other

information may include, but is not limited to: gender, race/ethnicity, and citizenship. Other information

also includes aid awarded for some financial aid programs, that by their nature, risk disclosure (e.g., Tuition Waiver for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth, Tuition Waiver for Students with Disabilities).

MHEC will suppress other information for aggregate student counts of less than 10 for the following

reasons:

the information could identify an individual,

the report will be released to an audience that includes recipients other than individuals to whom

MHEC may disclose personally identifiable information pursuant to federal or state law,

the number of students in a grouping is 100% of all students, or the number of students in a

suppressed cell can be derived from existing information.

Individuals and organizations to which MHEC discloses information will be directed that its re-disclosure

to anyone who is not authorized to receive that information under state and/or federal law is prohibited.

Disclosure of data by the Maryland Higher Education Commission is subject to the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act (34 CFR Part 99.31).

Additionally, any use of education records by another state agency, its employees, agents, or contractors

is subject to and shall be consistent with applicable provisions of the Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act (FERPA) including, but not limited to, FERPA regulations at 34 C.F.R. § 99.32 through

99.35, regarding recordkeeping, re-disclosure, and destruction of education records.

3 MHEC receives the following PII in unit record files: student first, middle and last name, generational suffix,

personal ID (e.g., social security number), birth date, zip code, SASID (Maryland student ID), campus identifier. All

but zip code and birthdate are stripped from files for Research purposes as a means to de-identify the data.

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Best Practices in Reporting The practices described below outline processes and steps taken to provide useful state- , segment-, and

institution-level data and also protect students’ personally identifiable information. This guidance is

taken, in part from the U.S. Department of Education’s SLDS Technical Brief (NCES-2011-603),

Statistical Methods for Protecting Personally Identifiable Information in Aggregate Reporting.

1. MHEC may release summary data, including aggregate student counts for all groups including

those of less than 10. These summary data may include Directory Information on enrollment,

major, and completion. However, MHEC will not release any other information regarding these

group, See “other information” description in the “Scope” section above for more information.

2. When suppressing, use a minimum of 10 students for the reporting subgroup size limitation.

Subgroups

a. Suppress results for all reporting groups with 0 to 9 students.

b. Suppress results for reporting subgroups with 0 to 9 students and suppress each of the

related reporting subgroups regardless of the number of students in the subgroup (i.e.,

suppress the other subgroup(s) of the set of subgroups that sum to the overall group). In

instances with 3 or more subgroups, the subgroups with 0 to 9 students can be combined

with each other or with the smallest reportable subgroup to form an aggregated subgroup

of 10 or more students to allow for the reporting of data for larger subgroups. For

example, with small subgroups of racial and ethnic minorities, MHEC may aggregate

those subgroups in a “minority” or “other” category.

c. Suppress rates or proportions derived from those suppressed counts.

3. Use complementary or secondary suppression as needed to assure that suppressed cells cannot be

recalculated through subtraction.

4. When possible, aggregate data to segment or statewide level to minimize the need for

suppression.

5. Use only whole numbers when reporting the percentage of students for each category of an

outcome measure (e.g., the percentage assessed).

6. Consider eliminating totals or subtotals as a means to reduce or remove the need for suppression;

this aids in assuring suppressed cells cannot be recalculated through subtraction.

Maryland Higher Education Materials that May Have Suppressed Data The Annual Data Book

Trends in Enrollment by Race and Gender

Enrollment by Place of Residence

Trends in Degrees by Race and Gender

Retention, Graduation, and Transfer Reports for Maryland Community Colleges and Public Four-Year

Institutions

Maryland Student Financial Support Reports

Student Outcome and Achievement Studies (SOAR)

Report on Campus Climate and Sexual Violence at Maryland Colleges and Universities

The Cultural Diversity Report Trend and Snapshot Data Tables

Maryland Higher Education Commission website

Joint Chairmen’s Reports and Legislative Reports

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Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



Maryland Higher Education Commission 2019 Meeting Dates

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is Maryland’s higher education coordinating board responsible for the management of statewide financial aid programs and the establishment of statewide policies for public and private colleges and career schools to support students’ postsecondary pursuits.

Meeting Dates and Locations

January 23, 2019

June 26, 2019

February 27, 2019

September 25, 2019 9:30am to 3:30pm

March 27, 2019

October 23, 2019

April 24, 2019

November 20, 2019

*Please note date change*

May 22, 2019

December 11, 2019 *Please note date change*

All Commission Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of Each Month from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the 7th Floor Board Room located at 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 unless otherwise noted. Dates and Times Subject to Change http://www.mhec.maryland.gov/About/Pages/Meetings.aspx


http://www.mhec.maryland.gov/About/Pages/Meetings.aspx


Boyd K. Rutherford

Lt. Governor



Secretary



Maryland Higher Education Commission 2020 Meeting Dates

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is Maryland’s higher education coordinating board responsible for the management of statewide financial aid programs and the establishment of statewide policies for public and private colleges and career schools to support students’ postsecondary pursuits.

Meeting Dates and Locations

January 22, 2020

July 22, 2020 (if needed)

February 26, 2020

August 26, 2020

(if needed)

March 25, 2020

September 23, 2020 9:30am to 3:30pm

April 22, 2020

October 28, 2020

May 20, 2020

*Please note date change.*

November 18, 2020 *Please note date change.*

June 24, 2020

December 16, 2020 *Please note date change.*

All Commission meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the 7th Floor Board Room located at 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. http://www.mhec.maryland.gov/About/Pages/Meetings.aspx


http://www.mhec.maryland.gov/About/Pages/Meetings.aspx